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Sanction

Pronunciation of Sanction
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English Meaning

Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to the act of some other person or body; establishment or furtherance of anything by giving authority to it; confirmation; approbation.

Authoritative permission or approval that makes a course of action valid. See Synonyms at permission.

Support or encouragement, as from public opinion or established custom.

A consideration, influence, or principle that dictates an ethical choice.

A law or decree.

The penalty for noncompliance specified in a law or decree.

A penalty, specified or in the form of moral pressure, that acts to ensure compliance or conformity.

A coercive measure adopted usually by several nations acting together against a nation violating international law.

To give official authorization or approval to: "The president, we are told, has sanctioned greed at the cost of compassion” ( David Rankin).

To encourage or tolerate by indicating approval. See Synonyms at approve.

To penalize, especially for violating a moral principle or international law.